Timber Creek Families Spring has sprung and hopefully we have seen the last of those cold winter mornings. Thank You for helping Timber Creek in February. We are thankful for those volunteers at Tiger Shop and the Book Fair, for those who brought in wonderful treats for Teacher Treat Day and for those who enjoyed a delicious meal at Pazzo’s during out spirit day. Our Spring Fiesta Book Fair was a blast! Thank you for coming out and supporting Timber Creek Elemen-tary. We were able once again to purchase some great books for the library which your child will be able to check out and borrow soon. March begins with the wrapping up of the coupon book fundraiser. We have heard so many great com-ments about the coupons in the book. Please remember to return all unsold books and/or money for orders by Wednesday March 5th. Have you been sending in those Box Tops, Coke Rewards and Labels for Education? These fund many great programs at Timber Creek including BOOKFLIX. Did you know that your PTA is committed to parent education, family engagement and advocacy? We are committed to your kids. At the end of March we will be sending home packets for the 2014-2015 school year. These packets will include the 2014-2015 PTA Membership form, Pre-Sale T-shirt orders to save you money and school supply kit orders. Don’t forget to return these to save money and mark one thing off the to-do list for the next school year. Interested in a position on the PTA board or working on a committee for the 2014-2015 school year? Elections for board positions will be held in April and some committees will be starting to meet before the end of this school year. If you are interested in learning more about any of these roles, please do not hesitate to contact me for more information. Wishing you all a wonderful and safe spring break Michelle Hernandez PTA President [email protected]
The mission of the Timber Creek Elementary PTA is to positively impact the lives of all children. We are dedicated to enriching the
educational, social and individual experiences of our children by providing programs, activities and family events, to encourage
parental involvement through volunteerism in our school. To seek out community partners to allow us to make every child's poten-
tial a reality.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE, GET INVOLVED IN PTA!
Picture Day TBD
Coupon Books
Due back
3
Tiger Shop 5
Interskate Night 7
Spring Break 10-14
Pre K Registration 18-19
Spirit Night @
Potbelly
25
Dates to Remember
in March
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Timber Creek
Elementary
Dr. Sharon Heier
Principal
Amy Acosta
Assistant Principal
PTA Executive Board
2013-2014
Michelle Hernandez
President
Jessica Jordan
VP 1 – Education/Reflections
Kyle Embry
VP 2 - Programs
Melanie Leaumont
VP 3 – Budget/Fundraising
Chad Handley
VP 4 - Publicity
Vacant
VP 5 – Council Delegate
Lauren Warden
VP 6 - Membership
Ashleigh Handley
Secretary
Janelle Embry
Treasurer
Lyndsay Roome
Parliamentarian
Tiger Tales Publication
It seems the worst of the cold winter weather may be behind us and warmer weather is here! The nov-elty of icy sidewalks, freezing temperatures, and inside recess wore off fast as the days continued. What a wonderful sight when the sun came out, the Morning Mile runners were back on the field, and recess was outside once again.
Something else that is back again is the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or the STAAR test. This test will be administered to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students in April. The test is lengthy, has time limits, and has strict rules for the teachers and students to follow, so it is very differ-ent from a normal school day. For these reasons, we recently administered a practice test. Being famil-iar with the expectations should provide each student additional confidence and skills so they have the optimal testing environment on STAAR testing days. If you have a 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade child, please be looking for the results of the practice exam to be shared with you soon.
If you have a child in Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade, please be aware that during STAAR testing our campus will experience a slightly different schedule. Our lunch times, PE, Art, and Music rotations may be switched to accommodate the students testing. Please watch for information as the dates near. We appreciate your support and flexibility during these special testing days.
Sincerely,
Dr. Sharon Heier
Proud Principal of Timber Creek Elementary
STAAR Testing Dates:
April 1 4th Grade Writing – Day 1
5th Grade Math
April 2 4th Grade Writing – Day 2
5th Grade Reading
April 22 3rd and 4th Grade Math
April 23 3rd and 4th Grade Reading
5th Grade Science
Principal’s Corner
Our final Texas Lifetime Member award for this year is
being awarded to a member who been involved in PTA for
over 7 years, 6 of them as a Board Member.
She was a military brat, living in Greece and Germany,
where she graduated high school. She attended Texas
A&M and graduated with a Biomedical Engineering
Degree. After marrying her husband, Chris, they moved to
Reno where their daughter, Katie, was born. The pull of
Texas was too great so they relocated back and settled in
Flower Mound. Joshua was born in ’09.
Her dedication to school and the PTA makes this an honor
to bestow. She is currently serving on the Lamar MS board
as the treasurer and is serving on the Timber Creek Board
as the book fair chair. Her dedication to the Timber Creek
Elementary family amplified by the fact that she doesn’t
even have a child that attends here currently!
She is dedicated, hardworking and has a kind and giving
heart. It is because of these qualities that we are proud to
present Angela Holcomb with the TX Lifetime Member
ANGELA HOLCOMB
Our first Texas Lifetime Member award for this year is
being awarded to a member who been involved in PTA for
a really long time. While teaching our children during the
day, she has always found time to volunteer at Fall Festival
and contribute to the bake off amongst other PTA
adventures.
She graduated from the University of North Texas, has her
Master’s Degree and has taught education for 42 years. Of
which the last 23 have been here at Timber Creek.
During her 23 years at Timber Creek she taught 2nd Grade,
3rd Grade and the last 10 years as part of our wonderful
special education department. She has dedicated herself
to help the children of Timber Creek reach their potential
in the classroom, even the stubborn ones.
She is dedicated, hardworking, highly efficient and
organized. It is because of these qualities that we are
proud to present Linda Mace with the TX Lifetime Member
MRS MACE
Be Your Kid’s Biggest Fan!!! Join PTA!!!
2014-2015 Free Student Directory * Monthly Newsletter
*This is the best way to find out about PTA sponsored events and activities. Your email address will not be shared with any
outside parties.
Student #1 Name: _________________________________________ Teacher/Grade: ____________________________
Student #2 Name: _________________________________________ Teacher/Grade: ____________________________
Student #3 Name: _________________________________________ Teacher/Grade: ____________________________
Student #4 Name: _________________________________________ Teacher/Grade: ____________________________
Please put the student’s full name if last name is different than the PTA Member.
Membership Dues are $11.00. Please make checks payable to Timber Creek PTA
Number of memberships purchased:_______ x $11.00 dues:________________
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**Only PTA members and their children listed above will be included in the Student Directory and receive a copy.
____ Yes, include my child (ren) in the TCE Directory but exclude the following information :
Address Phone e-mail
____ DO NOT USE any of my contact information in the TCE Directory
__________________________________________________________________________________
YOUR MEMBERSHIP and PARTICIPATION GO A LONG WAY!!
PTA Member Name:
2nd Member:
Street Address:
City: State: Zip:
Home Phone:
Email Address* @
Timber Creek’s Morning Mile Club
Beginning on Monday, January 6, Timber Creek students will have the opportunity to participate in our Morning Mile Club. This is
open to all students in Kindergarten – 5th grade. Research shows that students are better prepared to learn when their day begins
with exercise. Runners/walkers will start their day at 7:15, out by Tiger Field. They will walk or jog laps, while socializing with friends,
each morning they choose to participate. The gym and cafeteria will still be open for all students who choose not to attend. Miles will
be tracked, and students will be rewarded with a necklace and running charms for the completion of each 10 miles.
There are many benefits to this program:
Exercise helps to prevent childhood obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, and other health concerns
Students expend youthful energy and go to class ready to learn
Students gain self confidence while getting more fit
Students will develop a dedication to a healthy lifestyle.
The morning mile will take place daily, Monday – Friday, weather permitting. The Morning Mile Facebook page web address is
https://www.facebook.com/TCEmorningmile . You can also sign up for Remind101 by texting (310) 776-6515 and typing @tcemm for
the message. This will alert you, by text, of cancellations due to the weather. We will be running as long as the temperature/wind
chill is above 34˚ and it is not raining. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR BOTH OF THESE!!!
If you are interested in helping with the morning mile, please contact Mrs. Dutt @ [email protected]. You will need to have a completed
LISD background check to help.
We look forward to healthy start to 2014!
Student’s Name(s)
_________________________________________________Teacher____________________________________
Email Address___________________________________________________ Phone Number______________________________
_____________Please initial here if your child has permission to participate in the morning mile.
_____________Please initial here if your child has permission to have his/her picture posted on the Morning Mile, Timber Creek,
and/or the Healthy Zone School Facebook pages.
_____I would like to help with the morning mile. I will be available to:
_____help set up for the Morning Mile (7:00)
_____hand our straws as the students complete laps (7:15)
_____help record laps students completed on grade level sheets (7:30)
_____record laps in to a spreadsheet once a week (this can be done at Timber Creek or at home)
_____help put equipment away after the completion of the Morning Mile (7:35)
Days you are available to help:
_____ Monday _____Tuesday _____Wednesday _____Thursday _____Friday
Laura Dutt and Amy Bailey
Please fill out the information below granting your child permission to attend and have pictures taken!
Shoe Collection
I am currently collecting gently used athletic shoes that the kids can wear, to
PE, when they forget theirs, don’t have any, or can’t find them. Students are
missing out on fun and exercise when they do not have on proper footwear.
Please send gently used shoes that your kids have outgrown to the gym. If we
receive an overabundance of shoes, some will be donated to our Timber Creek
shoe collection box.
Thank you
Mrs. Dutt
Reminders &
New Info!
Arrival Process Change
Effective Monday, Oct 28, there will be a slight change in our arrival procedures. The back drop-off area, or blacktop area, will remain staffed to receive students at 7:15 AM; however the front drop off area will not be staffed to receive students until 7:30. Students continue to be welcomed at school as early as 7:15, but if you are arriving prior to 7:30, please drop off at the back drop off area. Thank you for your flexibility as we transition to the new plan.
Reporting Absences
Reminder about Reporting absences: Please be sure to report your student's ab-sence within 3 days by (1) sending in a note with the date, child's first & last name, teacher's name, and reason for the absence, (2) email this information to Mrs. Tarver
at [email protected], or (3) call the school attendance line and leave a detailed message with the absence information (469) 713-5961, EXT 2. Please note that you only need to follow through with ONE of these methods of reporting the absence, not all three.
Thank you, and have a great day!
Dr. Heier and Mrs. Acosta
Timber Creek Elementary
Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________ City: _______________________________
Zip: ___________________ Home Phone: _____________________________________
Cell Phone: ______________________ Work Phone: __________________________
Place of Employment: ___________________________
Do they offer paid Community Service hours? Yes or No
Would your employer consider being a funding partner for the school or the WATCH D.O.G.S.® Program? Yes or No
If yes, whom should the coordinator contact? __________________________________
Student’s Name(s):
_____________________________________ ___________________________________
Homeroom Teacher(s):
_________________________________ ________________________________
_____________________________________________ ____________________
(Signature) (Date)
Please return this form to one of the following locations:
Scan and email to (Darlene Fields - [email protected] )
Drop the form off at the office or with your student’s teacher.
If you have questions, please contact (Darlene Fields 972-350-1306 [email protected])
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Ways PTA raises money for your children
Eat Campbell’s, Spaghettios or Pop Se-
cret? Then make sure you save your
labels to earn money for TCE!
Visit www.labelsforeducation.com for
more details, enter contests and win
more points!
Love Coke products? Then go to
www.mycokerewards.com and enter the
code to earn TCE points!
Contact PTA with any questions:
Box Tops are coupons found on hundreds of products. Each cou-
pon is worth $0.10 - this is an easy way to earn money for TCE!!
Visit www.boxtops4education.com to view the entire list of
participating products in addition to coupons, recipes, etc. Each
month, the class who brings in the most Box Tops will receive
something special!
Tiger Shop
Wed 3/5/2014
During Lunches
Visit the Chick-fil-A on FM
407
5/15/2014
Grab some Pizza at Pazzo
on Long Prairie
4/29/2014
Join us at Potbelly in the
Shops of Highland Village
3/25/2014
Use your Kroger card or Tom Thumb Re-
ward to help support TCE! Sign up your
Kroger Plus card and a % of the proceeds
will be donated to TCE. You must enroll
each year for this to count!
Click the QR Code or URL
http://goo.gl/Iq0njr
March 2014
MON TUE WED THU FRI
3
TBD
Return Coupon
Books
4 5
Tiger Shop
6
7 3rd Grade
Field Trip
Interskate Night
10
Spring Break
11
Spring Break
12
Spring Break
13
Spring Break
14
Spring Break
17
18
Pre K
Registration
19
Pre K
Registration
20 21
School Spirit Day
Wear a TCE Tiger
Shirt
24
25
26 Spirit
Night @
PotBelly
Highland Village
27 28 Early
Release
School Spirit Day
Wear a TCE Tiger
Shirt
31 April 1
Starr Test
(4th and 5th
Grade)
April 2
Starr Test
(4th and 5th
Grade)
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